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Disrepute

Disrepute Meaning & Definition
Disrepute Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Disrepute?

[n] the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Disrepute: discredit

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See Also | dishonor | dishonour | infamy

Disrepute In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis`re*pute"\, n. Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit. At the beginning of the eighteenth century astrology fell into general disrepute. --Sir W. Scott. Syn: Disesteem; discredit; dishonor; disgrace.
\Dis`re*pute"\, v. t. To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor. [R.] More inclined to love them tan to disrepute them. --Jer. Taylor.

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